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Kadampa Meditation Center Los Angeles

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  • Classes
    • About Classes
      • What to Expect at a Class
      • Become a Member from $75/month
      • Study Programs
      • Chanted Prayers (Pujas)
      • Other Meditation Centers in Southern California
    • Classes at the temple
      • Monday Night Livestream + Replay Option Mon 7:30pm
      • Sunday Morning Livestream + Replay Option Sun 11:15am
      • Mon-Fri 30 minute Midday Meditation – via Livestream Monday - Friday 12:15pm
      • Stages of the Path: A Daily Buddhist Meditation Practice Wed 7:00pm
      • “The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra” Memorization & Practice Class Mon 7:15am
      • All Temple Classes
    • Classes around LA
        No Events
      • All Branch Classes
  • Special Events
    • Featured Events
        • Refuge Retreat Sat Feb 27
        • Find Out About Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation Sat Mar 13
        • How Not to Stress Mon Mar 15
        • Perceiving Only Empty-Like Space: How to see the actual nature of things in daily life with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab Fri Mar 19
        • Overcome Depression & Discouragement Sat Mar 27
        • Wheel of Life with Gen Kelsang Rabten Fri Apr 9
        • Finding the Buddha Within Sun Apr 11
        • More events
    • Retreats
        • Refuge Retreat Sat Feb 27
        • Nyungne Compassion Fasting Retreat Wed Apr 14
        • More retreats
  • Who are we?
    • Who Are We?
      • Our Story
      • Make a Donation
      • Vision, Values & Beliefs
      • What Does “Kadampa” Mean?
      • Symbolism of the Temple
      • An Inclusive Community
    • Teachers
      • Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Rigpa
    • Modern Buddhism
      • Our Founder, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
      • Spiritual Directors
      • Study Programs
      • About Buddhism
      • Prayers, Vows & Ceremonies
      • International Temples Project
    • Info
      • For Beginners
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Bookstore and Gift Shop
      • How to Get Involved
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Resident Teacher and Western US National Spiritual Director

Gen Kelsang Rigpa

Gen Kelsang Rigpa is an American Buddhist monk, the Western US National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at KMC-Hollywood. He is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, having received lineage blessings and oral transmissions directly from him.

Gen Rigpa’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. He shows the joy of living a spiritual life, and is an inspiring example of Buddhism in practice. Through his clear presentation, he is able to help students discover for themselves how to integrate these timeless teachings into our modern world, making everyday life joyful and meaningful.

Videos of Gen Rigpa teaching

Kadampa Meditation Center Hollywood
  • 4953 Franklin Avenue
    Los Angeles CA 90027
  • 323.486.7074
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Kadampa Meditation Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. A member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

Do you qualify to join our livestream classes?

TO JOIN IT IS NECESSARY TO:

  1. Live in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  2. Agree not to record any class (audio recordings are available for purchase at the end of classes)

No I don’t